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Offer Deadline: Mon, 23 Jun 2025

The TÜBİTAK Research Institute for Fundamental Sciences (TBAE) is currently accepting expressions of interest from postdoctoral researchers interested in applying for the prestigious 2025 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF) call, funded by the European Commission.

This preliminary call is intended to identify eligible candidates and provide support throughout the development of their full MSCA-PF proposals. Selected candidates will work closely with experienced supervisors at TBAE in preparation for the final application submission due by 10 September 2025.

Application deadline for expressions of interest: 23 June 2025

Interested researchers should submit:

A detailed CV (including exact dates and locations),

A research proposal (max. two pages),

A signed “Declaration of Eligibility” form.

Applications must be sent to:
orkun.hasekioglu [at] tubitak.gov.tr
tbae.iletisim [at] tubitak.gov.tr

More details, including eligibility criteria and TBAE’s research priority areas, can be found in the full announcement below.

1- https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/hosting/marie-sklodowska-curie-actions-msca-postdoctoral-fellowships-2025-call-expression-0#share

2- https://ufukavrupa.org.tr/en/open-call/call-postdoctoral-researchers-apply-now-msca-fellowship-tubitak-tbae

1. Call is currently open
2. Flyer: Click Here

COMSTECH and The University of Lahore has launched a special collaborative program offering scholarships in Full Degree Programs, Fellowships and Short-term Training to the nationals of Republic of Bangladesh. These scholarships will support students, scholars, scientists, engineers and technicians from Bangladesh.

The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 has ranked The University of Lahore (UOL) among the top 500 universities globally. UOL has market-driven curriculum, excellent teaching and learning, robust applied and academic research, and efficient management systems.

Fields of Study

These scholarships can be availed in wide range of fields of

• Allied Health Sciences
• AI and Advance Computing
• Engineering
• other STEM Disciplines

Eligibility

• Nationals of Bangladesh
• Nationals of Bangladesh, residing in any country of the world are eligible to apply for this programme.
• Between the age of 17- 45 years
• Female candidates and Minorities will be given preference.

Target beneficiaries

• Students. young researchers, scholars, scientists (enrolled in PhD, Masters, undergraduate programmes or involved in active research) are eligible for this programme.
• Technical personnel’s working for S&T and Engineering laboratories (For technicians training programme).

 Duration of Award

The duration of Full Degree Program, Fellowship and Short-term Training will be covered under this award. Duration can be extended with mutual agreement of host institution and COMSTECH secretariat.

Benefits

COMSTECH secretariat will cover the following expenses for scholarships:

• 1 economy class round trip from applicant home and host institution for the whole scholarship period
• Local transport for airport pick up and drop off.
• Host institutions will provide tuition fee waiver for the students of full degree programs
• Host institutions will provide an honorarium and free accommodation for the researchers and trainees, respectively.

How to apply:

Application Form: LINK

For More Details: Click Here

Contact Information Address: COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad

Email: Khazima@comstech.org  ; saad.zafar@uol.edu.pk; hafizpcmd@yahoo.com;
pojabbina@comstech.org

1. Start Date: 20^th Dec 2024
2. Last Date: 30 April 2025
3. Flyer: Click Here

COMSTECH and The University of Lahore has launched a special collaborative program offering scholarships in Full Degree Programs, Fellowships and Short-term Training to the nationals of Republic of Bangladesh. These scholarships will support students, scholars, scientists, engineers and technicians from Bangladesh.

The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 has ranked The University of Lahore (UOL) among the top 500 universities globally. UOL has market-driven curriculum, excellent teaching and learning, robust applied and academic research, and efficient management systems.

Fields of Study covered under this program includes

These scholarships can be availed in wide range of fields of Allied Health Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Sciences, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Arts & Architecture, Languages & Literature, Information Technology and Pharmacy

Details of offered courses: Click Here

Eligibility

• Nationals of Bangladesh
• Nationals of Bangladesh, residing in any country of the world are eligible to apply for this programme.
• Between the age of 22- 45 years
• Female candidates and Minorities will be given preference.

Target beneficiaries

• Students. young researchers, scholars, scientists (enrolled in PhD, Masters, undergraduate programmes or involved in active research) are eligible for this programme.
• Technical personnel’s working for S&T and Engineering laboratories (For technicians training programme).

 Duration of Award

The duration of Full Degree Program, Fellowship and Short-term Training will be covered under this award. Duration can be extended with mutual agreement of host institution and COMSTECH secretariat.

Benefits

COMSTECH secretariat will cover the following expenses for scholarships:

• 1 economy class round trip from applicant home and host institution for the whole scholarship period
• Local transport for airport pick up and drop off.
• Host institutions will provide tuition fee waiver for the students of full degree programs
• Host institutions will provide an honorarium and free accommodation for the researchers and trainees, respectively.

How to apply:

Application Form: LINK

Contact Information Address: COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad

Email: Khazima@comstech.org  ; saad.zafar@uol.edu.pk; hafizpcmd@yahoo.com

Call for Applications is Open

Venue: University of Technology Sarawak, Malaysia
Application Deadline April 20, 2025.

Flyer: Click Here

Introduction to OIC-COMSTECH:

OIC-COMSTECH, the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation), was established by the Third Islamic Summit of OIC held at Makkah, Saudi Arabia, in January 1981. The President of Pakistan is the Chairman of OIC-COMSTECH. The core mandate of OIC-COMSTECH is to strengthen cooperation among OIC Member States in science and technology (S&T) and enhance their capabilities through training in emerging areas, undertake follow-up-actions and implementation of the resolutions of the OIC, and to draw up programs and submit proposals designed to increase the capability of the Muslim countries in science and technology (S&T). The ultimate aim is to build and nourish a scientific culture in addition to using S&T as a major contributor to socio-economic development and rapid industrialization.

Introduction of University of Technology Sarawak (UTS):

The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) is a full-fledged university located in Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia. It was established in 2012 as the University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) and was upgraded to a university in 2021. UTS is wholly owned by the State Government of Sarawak through Yayasan Sarawak (Sarawak Foundation). UTS is committed to providing students with affordable world-class university education that nurtures creative and entrepreneurial leaders through a broad education in science and technology. UTS offers 34 programs under six schools, with an emphasis on developing programs in collaboration with industries, local communities, government policy institutions and local and international

organizations. It has produced over 2,600 graduates with an average employability rate of 99.1%, making it one of the highest employability rates in Malaysia. UTS also has six research centers contributing solutions to local challenges by employing science, technology and digital innovation towards achieving social, economic and environmental sustainability’s. In the last Ten years, UTS has expanded its teaching roots to become a comprehensive research-intensive university.

The UTS campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a unique post-modernist neo-futuristic architectural style. UTS is the first university in Malaysia to be awarded a Green Building Index “Platinum Index” rating and has participated in the UI Green Metric University Ranking since 2020. Diverse educational pathways and the push for transdisciplinary learning continue to reflect its role as a state-owned university, where novel pedagogies and teaching approaches such as community-based service learning are used. UTS is committed to enhancing teaching and learning, student welfare and research development for making Sarawak a developed state by 2030.

Terms of the Scholarships

• Selected candidates will be eligible for one economy class return air ticket for the entire duration of the fellowship
• The fellowships are offered for a maximum duration of six months.
• COMSTECH will provide free-return economy class ticket while UTS will provide free accommodation for a single person and a food allowance of RM 442.00 per month for MSc holder and RM 663.00 per month for PhD holder to the selected candidates.

Application Submission

Applicants must complete the application form and attach the required documents at: Click Here

Only selected applications will be notified via email

Contact Information: 

For any queries please email at events@comstech.org, cir@uts.edu.my  and cc to utscir@gmail.com

Closing date for applications: Friday 4th April, 2025

Background:

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation consists of 57 countries which accounts for 1.9 billion of the global population. A large number of these countries are faced with various challenges, such as poverty, food insecurity, climate change and lack of health facilities. However, one common factor remains in all that they lag far behind in science, technology and innovation in comparison to the developed world. Among these, one issue of prime importance is the need for trained researchers and technical personnels in various fields of science and technology with emphasis on health.

To meet the above stated challenges, the Hunan University of Chinese Medicine (HUCM) and OIC- COMSTECH will join hands to offer technicians training.

Objective:

To overcome the lack of trained researchers in the OIC member states, COSMTECH (the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation)), in collaboration with top ranked university of China, HUCM, proposes technicians training program to provide hands on training on various medical and STEM fields for S &T capacity building.

Through this collaboration, 20 technicians will be trained at various research centers, and laboratories of HUCM. Technicians will be trained for 2-4 weeks at the various labs/ centers of HUCM.

Target Beneficiaries:

This program will benefit researchers and technicians/technologists working in instrumentation sections/laboratories, facilities of teaching institutions, hospitals, R&D laboratories and those who are in need of research training on various or specific sophisticated scientific instruments being used in their relevant fields.

Eligibility Criteria:

• For technicians training: The candidate should hold at least diploma of associate engineering, engineering technologist, lab technologist, students at least holding MS degree in STEM fields and laboratory science involved with sophisticated scientific equipment in various STEM fields.
• The candidate must be a regular employee (endorsed by the institution) of parent university, hospital or research institution.
• Age limit is 28- 40 years.
• Nationals of OIC member and observer states can apply.
• The candidate must sign an agreement with parent institution to serve the parent institution for at least one year on completion of training.
• Preference is given to women applicants and those working in Least Developed OIC Countries (LDCs) of the OIC member countries.

Benefits of Training:

• The research fellow/trainee will be provided with international low-cost airfare, visa fee by COMSTECH.
• Whereas HUCM will accommodation to incoming scholars / trainees.
• Trainees will be placed in the relevant laboratories in institution.

Application Procedure:

Download Application Form: Click Here

1. Applicant is required to submit, by email to  khazima@comstech.org ; comstech@comstech.org, the following items:
2. Scanned copy of applicant’s valid passport
3. CV, maximum three pages
4. Supporting Statement from Head of Home Institution/Employer.
5. Scans of relevant educational degrees/ transcripts

Flyer:  Attached

Address: COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad 
Phone No. : 92 51 9220681-3
Email: khazima@comstech.org ; comstech@comstech.org

Flyer: Click Here

OIC – COMSTECH & The University of Lahore

COMSTECH, The Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the OIC, is committed to promoting higher education, research and capacity building of OIC member states. It has started several programs focusing on building capacity of member states in areas of science, Technology, and Health particularly.

COMSTECH and The University of Lahore has launched a special collaborative program offering exclusive scholarships in Associate Degree Program (ADP) in Biomedical Engineering Technology, and Embedded Systems (2.5 years with pathway to BS) for Africa. 25 Scholarships in each program are available. These scholarships are offered to candidates from OIC Member States in Africa and Muslim Minorities in other countries in Africa.

The QS World University Ranking, Sustainability 2025 has ranked The University of Lahore (UoL) among the top 500 universities globally. The UoL has market-driven curriculum, excellent teaching and learning, robust applied and academic research, and efficient management systems. The UoL is distinguished member of COMSTECH Consortium of Excellence.

Benefits

COMSTECH secretariat and UOL will cover the following expenses for scholarships:

• 1 economy class round trip from applicant home and host institution for the whole scholarship period
• Local transport for airport pick up and drop off.
• Host institutions will provide tuition fee waiver for the students of full degree programs

Eligibility:

• Having 12 years of Education in Science/ Comp. Science.
• Citizen of OIC member country of Africa, Muslim Minority in other country in Africa.
• Age Bracket 17 – 30 years.

Duration of Award

• The duration of scholarship will be same as full Degree Program. Duration can be extended with mutual agreement of host institution and COMSTECH secretariat.

Link to Application: Click Here  

For More Details: Click Here

Contact Information:

COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad Email: Khazima@comstech.org  ; saad.zafar@uol.edu.pk; pojabbina@comstech.org

Call for application is open 31 March, 2025

Flyer: Click Here

Application Form: Click Here

Introduction

The COMSTECH Youth Leaders Program (CYLP) is a groundbreaking initiative by the Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMSTECH). The program is designed to empower and equip the youth of OIC member states with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities necessary to lead advancements in science, technology, and socio-economic development.

In alignment with the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the developmental needs of OIC member states, the CYLP provides a unique platform for young professionals to work at OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat for a period of 3-6 month. This initiative will enable them to engage with policy issues, develop innovative solutions, and foster collaborations, and propose activities which promote S&T cooperation among OIC member states that address pressing global challenges.

Focus Areas

The CYLP will concentrate on policy issues and activities related to the following priority areas:

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, Environment and Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Future Technologies, Manufacturing (CAD & CAM), Science Communication, S&T Policy, Water Resource Management, etc

Program Objectives

The CYLP aims to achieve the following key objectives:

• Empowering Future Leaders: Equip young professionals with advanced skills and global perspectives to take on leadership roles in their fields.
• Promoting Innovation: Encourage the development of creative solutions to address global challenges, including climate change, poverty, and education access.
• Strengthening Collaboration: Build networks among institutions and scientists across OIC member states to facilitate the exchange of experiences, knowledge, and best practices.
• Fostering Inclusivity: Ensure representation from diverse social, economic, and gender backgrounds, creating an equitable platform for sustainable growth.

Eligibility Criteria

The CYLP is open to candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Age: Below 35 years.
• Education: 16 years or above
• Applicants must be from an OIC Member Country
• Proficiency in English, Arabi or French is essential.
• Commitment: Willingness to commit to a 3–6-month training program at OIC-COMSTECH Islamabad, Pakistan.

Expected Outcomes

• Capacity Building: Young leaders equipped with the tools and expertise to drive change in their home countries.
• Policy Advancement: Enhanced policymaking capabilities in critical areas.
• Collaboration: A robust network of youth leaders committed to advancing the shared goals of OIC member states.
• Innovation and Impact: Tangible solutions to pressing global challenges through youth-led initiatives and collaborations.

Certificate will be issued, confirming professional training/working at the headquarters of a multilateral organizations.

Contact Info:

For any query, Please contact on the below given Email address or Landline number.

Mr. Abdul Haleem Asghar
Focal Person-Awards & Programs (Africa), COMSTECH
Tel: +92-51-9220681-3
Email: abdulhaleem@comstech.org

Mr. Umer Ali
Programme Officer,
Phone No. : 92 51 9220681-3
COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan
Email: umerali@comstech.org

المقدمة:

تمتلك الدول الأعضاء في منظمة التعاون الإسلامي خبرات فنية وفيرة وقدرات بشرية متخصصة في مختلف القطاعات التنموية. ومع ذلك، تكشف الدراسات الميدانية وتقارير المسح أن هذه الكفاءات الوطنية والقدرات المحلية لا يتم استغلالها بشكل مستمر إلى أقصى إمكاناتها، سواء على المستوى المحلي أو من حيث التعاون الإقليمي والدولي. ويؤثر هذا القصور في  الاستغلال الغير الكافي للموارد البشرية المتاحة سلبًا على تقدم التنمية المستدامة في هذه الدول ويؤدي إلى تفاقم مشكلة هجرة العقول، حيث يجد الأفراد صعوبة في العثور على بيئات مناسبة لتحقيق تطلعاتهم.

المنظومة المتخصصة للقدرات البشرية في الدول الأعضاء بمنظمة التعاون الإسلامي تتميز ليس فقط بالقدرات التقنية ولكن أيضًا بالتنوع والتكامل. إذ يشمل هذا الرصيد الجماعي من الخبرات مجموعة واسعة من الإحتياجات التقنية الضرورية لعملية التنمية. ومن هنا تبرز الحاجة المتزايدة إلى مبادرة عملية فعالة من حيث التكلفة ، مركزة، قابلة للتحديث الدوري ومتكاملة مع الهياكل الحكومية وأولويات السياسات. وينبغي لهذه المبادرة أن تعطي الأولوية لتبادل الخبرات الفنية بين الدول الأعضاء في منظمة التعاون الإسلاميمعتمدتا علي النهج طوعي الغير نقدي لتعزيز التعاون.

من خلال برنامج “خدمة خبراء الكومستك” تهدف اللجنة الدائمة للتعاون العلمي والتكنولوجي COMSTECH إلى إنشاء منصة تضم شبكة قوية من الخبراء الفنيين، بما في ذلك المهندسين والتقنيين والفنيين والمهنيين. سيقوم هؤلاء الخبراء بتنظيم جلسات تدريبية عملية وتبادل المعرفة في مختلف المجالات الفنية داخل الدول الأعضاء في منظمة التعاون الإسلامي، مع التركيز على تلبية إحتياجات التشغيل والصيانة وحل مشكلات المعدات العلمية والبحثية المتقدمة ، فضلاً عن أدوات البرمجيات. ستكون هذه الخدمة مصممة خصيصًا لتلبية المتطلبات واحتياجات الجهات المستفيدة ، والتي قد تشمل الجامعات و المؤسسات البحثية و الشركات الخاصة أو المختبرات. تهدف هذه المبادرة إلى تعزيز التعاون، دعم التنمية المستدامة، وتعزيز القدرات الفنية للدول الأعضاء في منظمة التعاون الإسلامي.

الأهداف:

• تمكين نقل الخبرات الفنية وأفضل الممارسات والحلول المبتكرة بين الدول الأعضاء في منظمة التعاون الإسلامي.
• بناء وتعزيز القدرات الفنية للدول الأعضاء في منظمة التعاون الإسلامي من خلال التدريب العملي وبرامج بناء القدرات ومبادرات نقل التكنولوجيا.
• إنشاء شبكة من الخبراء والمهندسين والفنيين في مختلف دول منظمة التعاون الإسلامي لتسهيل التعاون المستمر وتبادل المعرفة والتعلم بين الأقران.
• تلبية الإحتياجات القطاعية والأولويات الإستراتيجية داخل الدول الأعضاء من خلال تقييم الإحتياجات وتقديم الخدمات المتخصصة وفقًا لذلك.
• تيسير الوصول إلى الخدمات التقنية المتخصصة والمتقدمة غير المتوفرة محليًا، وبالتالي تقليل التكاليف المرتبطة بالحصول على هذه الخدمات.
• تعزيز التعاون والشراكات بين الدول الأعضاء في منظمة التعاون الإسلامي من خلال الإستفادة من الخبرات والموارد المتاحة داخل مجتمع منظمة التعاون الإسلامي لتحقيق المنفعة المتبادلة.
• ترسيخ قيم التطوع والعمل الخيري والتضامن، مع التركيز على المسؤولية الإجتماعية والإنسانية المشتركة.

مجالات التعاون:

إن نطاق التعاون المتبادل بين الدول الأعضاء داخل هذه المنصة يتحدد وفقاً لأولويات كل دولة وإحتياجاتها الفورية والمستمرة. وفيما يلي، نستعرض العديد من المجالات التي يمكن أن تكون محط التركيز الأولي للمنصة:.

• الهندسة الطبية الحيوية/الصحة: المعدات الطبية المتطورة مثل أجهزة الرنين المغناطيسي، وأجهزة التصوير المقطعي ، وأجهزة مراقبة الصحة، وأنظمة إدارة المستشفيات، والطب عن بعد/الصحة الإلكترونية، والادوات والأجهزة المخبرية.
• الصناعات التحويلية: معدات التصنيع عالية التقنية بما في ذلك آلات CNC، والروبوتات، وأنظمة التشغيل الآلي.
• علوم الطاقة المتجددة وتطبيقاتها: معدات الطاقة المتجددة مثل الألواح الشمسية وتوربينات الرياح ومفاعلات الكتلة الحيوية،
• علوم الهندسية: الآلات المتقدمة في الهندسة الميكانيكية والكهربائية والكيميائية وهندسة المواد والتي تتطلب صيانة متخصصة وإستكشاف الأعطال وإصلاحها.
  – هندسة السيارات: صيانة وإصلاح أنظمة السيارات والمركبات الكهربائية وتكنولوجيا المركبات ذاتية القيادة.
  – هندسة الطيران والفضاء: تشغيل وصيانة أنظمة الطائرات والطائرات بدون طيار (الدرونز)ومعدات إستكشاف الفضاء.
  – الهندسة البحرية : صيانة أنظمة السفن والروبوتات تحت الماء ومنشآت الطاقة المتجددة البحرية.
  – التعدين والمعادن: تشغيل معدات التعدين وآلات معالجة الخام وأدوات تصنيع المعادن.
• صناعة تكنولوجيا المعلومات: البنية التحتية لتكنولوجيا المعلومات بما في ذلك الخوادم ومعدات الشبكات وأنظمة البرمجيات المعقدة.
• العلوم الزراعية وتطبيقاتها: معدات متخصصة لتحليل التربة، ومراقبة المحاصيل، والزراعة الدقيقة، وإدارة النفايات، والحفاظ على الأراضي.
• التوسع الحضري والمدن الذكية: تقنيات مثل أجهزة إنترنت الأشياء (IoT) وشبكات الإستشعار والبنية التحتية المستدامة.
• الهندسة المعمارية: برامج ومعدات متقدمة مثل نمذجة معلومات البناء (BIM) والطابعات ثلاثية الأبعاد.
• معالجة الأغذية: آلات التعبئة والتغليف والحفظ ومراقبة الجودة في معالجة الأغذية.
• الثروة الحيوانية: المعدات اللازمة لتربية الماشية بما في ذلك أنظمة التغذية الآلية، وآلات الحلب، وأجهزة مراقبة الصحة.
• النفط والغاز: تشغيل وصيانة معدات الحفر وخطوط الأنابيب وآلات التكرير.
• تصنيع الأدوية: تشغيل آلات إنتاج الأدوية ومعدات مراقبة الجودة.
• البنية التحتية للنقل: صيانة أنظمة السكك الحديدية، وأنظمة إدارة المرور، وتقنيات النقل الذكية.
• التدفئة والتهوية وتكييف الهواء (HVAC): تركيب وصيانة أنظمة التدفئة والتهوية وتكييف الهواء في المباني السكنية والتجارية والصناعية.
• الإتصالات: تركيب وصيانة البنية التحتية للإتصالات، بما في ذلك كابلات الألياف الضوئية، وأبراج الهواتف الخلوية، وأنظمة الأقمار الصناعية.

الآليات:

ستقوم الكومستك بتحديد الخبير بناءً على تقييم إحتياجات المستفيد. وستتحمل الكومستك تكاليف السفر الجوي للخبير علي الدرجة الاقتصادية بينما ستوفر المؤسسة المستفيدة/المضيفة تقديم كافة الخدمات المحلية بما في ذلك الإقامة الفندقية والنقل الداخلي والوجبات.

الإجراء:

1. تقييم الإحتياجات: ندعو المنظمات/المؤسسات المستفيدة إلى تعبيئة الإستمارة لمشاركة إحتياجاتهم ومتطلباتهم المحددة. ستساعدنا هذه العملية على فهم إحتياجات الجهة المستفيدة وتحديد أولوياتها. يمكن الوصول إلى الإستمارة عبر الرابط الأتي: انقر هنا
2. بوابة الخبراء: ندعو الخبراء المهتمين بالمشاركة التطوعية للتسجيل عبر الإستمارة التالية: انقر هنا

قائمة الخبراء: انقر هنا

من خلال الإنضمام إلى شبكتنا، سيتم ربط الخبراء بالمنظمات التي تحتاج إلى مهاراتهم ومعارفهم المتخصصة.

وسيتوفر أيضًا سجل الخبراء المسجلين على موقع الكومستك الإلكتروني ضمن برنامج خدمة خبراء الكومستك.

منسقي البرنامج:

محمد حارس أكرم

مدير البرنامج

haris@comstech.org

محمد حسيب أحمد

مسؤول البرنامجHaseeb.ahmad@comstech.org

Call for application is open for 2025

Flyer: Click Here

Background:

Conflicts around the world have led to the displacement of millions of people, resulting in a significant impact on research and higher education for those affected. Armed conflicts, civil wars, political instability, and persecution force people to flee their homes and seek refuge in other countries or within their own borders. Many refugees were involved in research or higher education in their home countries prior to displacement. The conflict disrupts their research projects, academic careers, and scientific contributions.

This program aims to support displaced and refugee scientists to stay up-to-date in their field, maintain meaningful careers, and be in a position to help rebuild their countries, once conditions allow. Until then, these professionals can be valuable assets for the countries in which they arrive.

Furthermore, this program aims to provide displaced and refugee scholars and scientists who have not yet found a safe and long-term host country an opportunity to pursue their studies/research/degrees, at the prestigious University of Sargodha, Pakistan

Terms of the Scholarships

• Applicants should be displaced or refugee scholars and scientists:
  i. Currently living in any OIC Member State and holding the right to live and study in the respective country. OR
  ii. Able to travel to Pakistan.
  Please note that the program is not suitable for scholars at risk who need specific assistance to leave their home country. Awardees are responsible for arranging the logistics and safety of their own relocation.
• Those travelling from outside Pakistan will be eligible for one economy class return air ticket for the entire duration of the fellowship/degree.
• Applicants who hold citizenship or permanent residency in Pakistan or in safe third countries are not eligible to apply.
• The fellowships are offered for a maximum duration of six months.
• The University of Sargodha will provide free accommodation for the selected candidates.

Application Submission

Applicants must complete the application form and attach the required documents : Click Here

Only selected applications will be notified via email

For any queries please email at events@comstech.org, and director.el@uos.edu.pk

Contact Information: 

• haseeb.ahmad@comstech.org

Address: COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad 
Phone No. : 92 51 9220681-3
Fax : 92 51 9211115, 9220265, 9205264

Flyer: Click Here

COMSTECH and The University of Lahore has launched a special collaborative program offering scholarships in Full Degree Programs, Fellowships and Short-term Training to the nationals of OIC member states in Africa. These scholarships will support students, scholars, scientists, engineers and technicians from OIC member states in Africa.

The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 has ranked The University of Lahore (UOL) among the top 500 universities globally. UOL has market-driven curriculum, excellent teaching and learning, robust applied and academic research, and efficient management systems.

Fields of Study

• Allied Health Sciences
• AI and Advance Computing
• Engineering
• other STEM Disciplines

Eligibility

• Nationals of OIC member states in Africa.
• Nationals of OIC member states in Africa, residing in any country of the world are eligible to apply for this programme.
• Between the age of 22- 45 years
• Female candidates and Minorities will be given preference.

Target beneficiaries

• Students. young researchers, scholars, scientists (enrolled in PhD, Masters, undergraduate programmes or involved in active research) are eligible for this programme.
• Technical personnel’s working for S&T and Engineering laboratories (For technicians training programme).

 Duration of Award

The duration of Full Degree Program, Fellowship and Short-term Training will be covered under this award. Duration can be extended with mutual agreement of host institution and COMSTECH secretariat.

Benefits

COMSTECH secretariat will cover the following expenses for scholarships:

• 1 economy class round trip from applicant home and host institution for the whole scholarship period
• Local transport for airport pick up and drop off.
• Host institutions will provide tuition fee waiver for the students of full degree programs
• Host institutions will provide an honorarium and free accommodation for the researchers and trainees, respectively.

How to apply:

Application Form: LINK

For More Details: Click Here

Contact Information Address: COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad

Email: Khazima@comstech.org  ; saad.zafar@uol.edu.pk; pojabbina@comstech.org